Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi cấp tỉnh lớp 9 THCS năm học 2011 - 2012 môn: Tiếng Anh

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO	 LỚP 9 THCS NĂM HỌC 2011-2012
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
	Môn: TIẾNG ANH 
	Thời gian: 150 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Ngày thi: 17/3/2012
(Đề thi gồm 11 câu, 07 trang)
Điểm
Giám khảo 1
Số phách
Bằng số
Bằng chữ
Giám khảo 2
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ĐỀ BÀI
(Học sinh làm vào đề)
I. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (10 points)
Part 1: (2 points)
Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the numbered box
1. Do you have any problems__________ my house? 
	A. find 	B. to find 	C. finding 	D. for finding
2. Pat has insisted__________ paying for the meal for us.
	A. in	B. on	C. for	D. about
3. Jake is very good at sport__________ his twin brother Bob is not interested in it at all.
	A. while 	B. when 	C. despite 	D. because
4. Fiona is very angry__________ her boss’ decision to sack several members of the staff.
	A. against	B. about	C. because	D. as
5. Jack’s parents__________ and so I’m sure they would love to go to the exhibition.
	A. like very much Picasso’s paintings 	B. like Picasso’s paintings very much	
	C. much Picasso’s paintings like 	D. very like Picasso’s paintings much
6. Please don’t forget to ring me when you__________ home. 
	A. will get	B. get	C. are getting 	D. are going to get
7. __________ your help things would have been a disaster.
	A. But for 	B. Thanks to 	C. Except for 	D. Unless
8. __________ harshly he may speak to you, you can be sure that he has only your best interests at heart
	A. Whereas 	B. However 	C. Whether	D. Although 
9. Many flights at Noi Bai airport__________ because of the bad weather.
	A. had to cancel	B. had been to cancelled	
	C. had to be cancelled	D. had to been cancelled
10. Michael : “I feel very very tired now”.
 Tom : “I suggest__________ a short rest. I can handle it alone.”
	A. taking	B. you take	C. you to take 	D. you should take
11. Cathy never knows why she gets bad marks, __________?
	A. did not she	B. doesn’t she	C. does she	D. did she
12. I couldn’t understand his lectures. I wish he __________ a bit more slowly.
	A. spoke	B. had spoken	C. had spoked	D. would speak
13. His hair is very short. I think he __________ a haircut.
	A. did have	B. had	C. has had	D. had had
14. Martina decided to ________ her house a spring clean.
 A. make 
 B. give 
C. bring 
 D. have 
15. He must be a very good student, __________?
 A. isn’t he 
 B. mustn’t he 
C. doesn’t he 
 D. won’t he
16. It is__________ crowded a beach that there was hardy room for us to sit down. 
 A. so 
 B. such 
C. too 
 D. just 
17. The handbag__________ left on the bus yesterday belongs to my sister.
 A. whose 
B. which 
C. that 
D. Ø (no article)
18. Don’t take it, __________ ? 
 A. do you 
 B. don’t you 
C. will you 
 D. won’t you 
19. The old railway station has now been turned__________ a very small restaurant
 A. in 
 B. into 
C. out 
 D. up 
20. You’ve got to get up very early tomorrow so don’t forget to__________ your alarm. 
 A. put 
 B. set 
C. win 
 D. fix 
Your answers
1. 
5. 
9. 
13. 
17. 
2. 
6. 
10. 
14. 
18. 
3. 
7. 
11. 
15. 
19. 
4. 
8. 
12. 
16. 
20. 
Part 2: (2 points)
Write the correct FORM of each given word in the numbered space provided in the passage. Write your answer in the numbered box. 
21. Ba always studies his lessons very__________ before each exam.
CARE
22. He felt terribly__________ that he didn’t win the race.
DISAPPOINT
23. The lead in petrol produces a__________ gas collected in busy streets surrounded by high buildings.
POISON
24. The tallest buildings in London are small in__________ with those in New York.
COMPARE
25. __________ children, adults often find it hard to learn English, especially the way they speak.
LIKE
26. We placed our advertisements in a lot of __________ newspapers.
NATION
27. English spelling presents special__________ for foreign learners.
DIFFICULT
28. The teaching staff in this school are all well-__________.
QUALIFY
29. It was getting dark, so we__________ gathered our things and ran to the bus stop.
HURRY 
30. People must learn about keeping the environment__________.
POLLUTE
Your answers
21. 
26. 
22. 
27. 
23. 
28. 
24. 
29. 
25. 
30. 
Part 3: (1 point)
Each sentence below has 01 mistake. Underline the mistakes and correct them in the space provided in the column on the right. 
31. Iron, a hardly metal once used extensively to make household items, has been gradually replaced by plastic.
31.
32. Sarah asked me how long had I been working here.
32.
33. To save water, remember turning off the faucets with care when you don’t use it.
33.
34. She said to me whether I could use a computer or not.
34.
35. I’d like you sending me some more details of the course.
35. 
36. Newton’s father was died long before he was born, so Newton was brought up by his mother and uncles.
36.
37. Mrs. Smith has kind provided a picnic lunch for the boys. 
37.
38. The road was underwater. However, the police closed it to traffic.
38. 
39. These letters can mail at the corner. There is a mailbox there.
39. 
40. Vietnamese women today prefer modern clothes than Ao Dai.
40. 
Part 4: (2 points)
Supply the correct form of the VERB in brackets to complete the passage. Write your answer in the numbered box. Some places require a Passive form verb
The Bear and the Two Travelers
Two Friends (41)__________ (travel) together, when a Bear suddenly appeared before them. One of them, (42)__________ (think) of his own safety climbed up quickly into a tree, without trying (43)__________ (help) his friend do the same. The other, (44)__________ (not have) time to hide, (45)__________ (fall) flat on the ground, without moving at all, as if he were dead. The Bear came up and (46)__________ (smell) him all over, and after a while, thinking he was dead, (47)__________ (walk) away. When the danger was gone, the other Traveler climbed down from the tree, and, laughing at his friend (48)__________ (ask) him: 
“What did the bear whisper in your ear?”
“He gave me this advice," the other replied. "Never (49)__________ (travel) with a friend who (50)__________ (leave) you in the lurch." 
Misfortune reveals the true nature of friends.
Your answers
41. 
46. 
42. 
47. 
43. 
48. 
44. 
49. 
45. 
50. 
Part 5: (1 point)
Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. Writing your answer A, B, C, or D in Your answers box
51. 	A. root	B. school	C. food	D. about
52 	A. clothed	B. impressed	C. naked	D. worked
53. 	A. please	B. pleasure	C. easy	D. teacher
54. 	A. village	B. shrine	C. river	D. picnic
55. 	A. entrance	B. banyan	C. hamburger	D. snack
56.	A. tired 	B. enjoyed	C. reached 	D. arrived
57.	A. town 	B. grown 	C. mountain 	D. down
58.	A. qualify	B. scenery	C. grocery	D. academy
59. 	A. school	B. scholarship	C. chemistry	D. children
60.	A. remote	B. program	C. local	D. popular
Your answers
51. 
56. 
52. 
57. 
53. 
58. 
54. 
59. 
55. 
60. 
Part 6: (2 points)
Fill each gap in the following sentences with a phrasal verb in the box. Use each phrasal verb only ONCE and write your answer in the numbered box. PUT THE VERBS INTO THEIR CORRECT FORM.
account for
call off
come across
fill out
grow up
keep up with
look out
look forwards to
stand up
take care of
turn down
turn off
61. I couldn't (61)________ an offer like that!
62. Bill walks so fast it's difficult (62)________ him.
63. Julie (63)________ some photographs of her grandparents in the attic.
64.  I'll (64)________ your plants while you're away.
65. I hope you can (65)________ the money you spent! 
66. He (66)________ in a small village in the mountains.
67. (67)________! There is a step.
68. The pupils (68)________ when the headmaster arrived.
69. Please (69)________ the enclosed form and return it as soon as possible.
70. The meeting was (70)________ because of the strike.
Your answers
61. 
66. 
62. 
67. 
63. 
68. 
64. 
69. 
65. 
70. 
II. READING (6 points)
Part 1: (2 points)
Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write your answer in the numbered box. 
Making improvements to your lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your (71)________ bills. An average household uses 10 percent of (72)________ energy budget for lighting. Using new lighting technologies can (73)________ lighting energy use in your home (74)________ 50 percent to 75 percent. Advances in lighting controls offer further energy savings by reducing the (75)________ of time lights are on but not being used.
Compact Fluorescent Bulbs provide bright, warm light and use about 75 percent (76)________ energy than standard lighting, produce 75 percent less heat, and last up to 10 times longer.
For indoor lighting, use energy efficient compact flourescent light bulbs (CFLs) in fixtures (77)________ your home to provide high-quality and high-efficiency lighting. Flourescent lamps are much more efficient than incandescent (standard) bulbs and last about 6 (78)________ 12 times longer. Today’s CFLs offer brightness and color rendition that is comparable to incandlescent bulbs. Although CFLs cost a bit more than incandescent bulbs initially, over their lifetime they are (79)________ because of how little electricity they use. CFL lighting fixtures now available are compatible with dimmers (80)________ operate like incandescent fixtures
71. A. gas
B. energy
C. water 
D. paying
72. A. their 
B. our 
C. it 
D. its
73. A. lower 
B. increase 
C. reduce
D. add
74. A. by 
B. between 
C. of 
D. till 
75. A. number 
B. amount 
C. figure 
D. waste
76. A. more
B. little
C. less
D. few
77. A. all 
B. through 
C. around
D. throughout
78. A. onto 
B. into 
C. to 
D. or
79. A. expensive
B. efficient
C. cheaper
D. smaller
84. A. and
B. to
C. that
D. which
Your answers
71. 
76. 
72. 
77. 
73. 
78. 
74. 
79. 
75. 
80. 
Part 2: (2 points)
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions that follow by writing A, B, C, or D in Your answers box
Canning is a method of preserving food over extended periods of time. The process involves sealing food in containers and heating it in order to kill bacteria that could eventually cause spoilage. While most canned food is produced by commercial companies, some is done at home. Homegrown fruits and vegetables such as apples and tomatoes are the most popular foods to can. Even certain kinds of meats are suitable for canning. However, it is not advisable to heat products such as avocados because of the changes in taste and texture that occur. Other foods, including cucumbers and peppers, can be canned only if they are first pickled and then cooked at very low temperatures. Properly canned food can be saved for as long as three years. If not properly sealed, the food can be spoiled by the growth of organisms. In severe case, bacteria can cause a fatal form of poisoning called "botulism". For this reason, it is very important to check the seal of the jar or bottle regularly to make sure it has remained undisturbed.
81. According to the passage, what is needed to kill bacteria that spoil food?
A. An airtight seal	B. Heat	
C. A commercial company	D. Homegrown produce
82. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT suitable for canning?
A. Apples	B. Tomatoes	C. Cucumbers	D. Avocados
83. In line 9, the phrase "as long as" can best be replaced by which of the following?
A. up to	B. a minimum of	C. exactly	D. while
84. It can be inferred from the passage that bacteria__________. 
A. is rarely harmful	B. develops very slowly
C. is one type of organism	D. is a result of canning foods
85. According to the passage, botulism can be avoided by__________. 
 A. disturbing the container from time to time
 B. properly sealing a jar or bottle
 C. rehearing the canned food
 D. promoting the growth of beneficial organisms
Your answers
81. 
84. 
82. 
85. 
83. 
Part 3: (2 points)
Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the numbered boxes provided below the passage
 Like other (86) __________ , English is always changing, but it changes very slowly. People invent new words, borrow words from other languages, and change the (87) __________ of words as needed. For (88) __________, the English word byte was (89) __________ by computer specialists in 1959. The word tomato was (90) __________ from Nahualt, an American Indian language (91) __________ in Mexico. The word meat once (92) _________ to food in general. People learn English as well as (93) _________ by listening, copying what they hear, and using (94) _________. Most school children learn their (95) _________ language easily- and sometimes other languages as well.
Your answers
86. 
91. 
87. 
92. 
88. 
93. 
89. 
94. 
90. 
95. 
III. WRITING (4 points)
Part 1: (2 points)
Use the following sets of word and phrases to write complete sentences:
96. They/ have/ supper/ at the moment
è _____________________________________________________________________
97. You/ finish/ write/ your composition/ yet?
è _____________________________________________________________________
98. The children/ do/ homework/ when/ their mother/ get/ home.
è _____________________________________________________________________
99. The English / be used to / drive / left-hand side/ the road.
è _____________________________________________________________________
100. He / regret / tell/ her/ bad news.
è _____________________________________________________________________
101. I / suggest/ they / have/ holiday/ near the sea.
è _____________________________________________________________________
102. When / we / arrive / the stadium / all the good seats / already / taken.
è _____________________________________________________________________
103. He/ tired/ because/ driving/ 4 four hours long.
è _____________________________________________________________________
104. If / I / be / your position / I / not interrupt/ her speech.
è _____________________________________________________________________
105. When young, Michael Faraday/ little schooling.
è _____________________________________________________________________
Part 2: (2 points)
Rewrite the following sentences with suggested words. DO NOT CHANGE THE GIVEN WORDS
106. Please don’t interrupt me all the time (MIND)
è _____________________________________________________________________
107. It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour. (AVOID)
è _____________________________________________________________________
108. My father said I could use his car. (ALLOWED)
è _____________________________________________________________________
109. Michael laughed when I told him the joke. (JOKE WHICH)
è _____________________________________________________________________
110. I wish I hadn’t taken your advice (REGRET)
è _____________________________________________________________________
111. It’s nearly ten years since we met each other. (FOR)
è _____________________________________________________________________
112. The boys started playing football an hour ago. (BEEN)
è _____________________________________________________________________
113. Listen carefully and you will know what to do. (UNLESS)
è _____________________________________________________________________
114. I haven’t got any food left. (RUN)
è _____________________________________________________________________
115. The river is too dirty for us to swim in. (BECAUSE)
è _____________________________________________________________________
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